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Bristol, VA — ZIP 24201

Population: 15,903 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 24201 (Bristol, VA) is $177,770 — down 2.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $180,000 after a median 113 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,294/month. 7 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low. Cost of living is 3.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$177,770

Median home value

-2.8%

1-year change

113

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$177,770
1-year appreciation
-2.8%
3-year appreciation
+6.2%
5-year appreciation
+36.4%
10-year appreciation
+99.4%
All-time peak (2024-09)
$183,013
House Price Index (state)
423.6 (+3.3% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$180,000
Median list price
$170,000
Median price per sqft
$175
1-year sale-price change
+24.1%
Median days on market
113 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
132
Sale-to-list ratio
94.8%
Active listings
10
1-year forecast
+2.5%
Days to pending
52 days
New listings (monthly)
35

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,294/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$914/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,143/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,335/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,735/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,002/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
103.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.3¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.80/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
7
Elementary schools
4
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
School districts serving the area
CROSSROADS ALTERNATIVE/BRISTOL CITY, Bristol City Public Schools
Schools include
CROSSROADS ALTERNATIVE/BRISTOL CITY, Highland View Elementary, Joseph Van Pelt Elementary, Stonewall Jackson Elementary, VIRGINIA HIGH

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Low · strongWind: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 47% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
27.6%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
58.0°F
Average high
68.0°F
Average low
47.0°F
Annual precipitation
40.7 in
Annual snowfall
3.5 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
39
Days with Good air quality
79
Days with Moderate air quality
30
Highest AQI recorded (year)
116

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
12.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
8,662
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
6,805

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Andrew Johnson National Historic Site (49 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
12
Nearest airport
Southfork Airport (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Tri-Cities Regional TN/VA Airport (TRI) (16 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
WELLMONT BRISTOL REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, JOHNSTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.2 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-6 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,966
Housing built before 1970
57.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
8.3%
Median annual property tax
$1,363
Mean commute to work
16 min
Households with broadband internet
66.0%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
8,352
Average weekly wage
$816
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Other Services, Finance & Insurance
Annual residential building permits (county)
1

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 24201State medianUS median
Median home value$177,770$331,625$289,727
Median sale price$180,000$380,000$325,000
Median days on market113 days35 days51 days
Typical rent$1,294/mo$2,038/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$1,363$1,619$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 24201?
$177,770.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 24201?
$180,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 24201?
Median days on market: 113 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 24201?
Typical rent: $1,294/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 24201?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level).
Is ZIP 24201 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 24201?
Risk to homes is higher than 47% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 24201?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 24201?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 24201?
7 schools (4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 24201 walkable?
Walkability index: 12.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 24201?
Good. Median AQI: 39. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 24201?
Regional Price Parity: 103.5 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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